Journal clubs in Australian medical schools: prevalence, application and educator opinion.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Medically-focused journal clubs have been used as an educational tool for over 100 years with research indicating that they improve knowledge, reading behaviour, and critical appraisal skills. However, it is not known how widespread their use is among Australian medical schools, nor the opinions of medical education leaders as to their value.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional study was performed on academic leaders from every Australian medical school. Individuals were asked to complete a survey detailing their attitudes towards journal clubs using single or multiple answer questions, Likert scales, and ranked data. They were asked whether students at their institutions were able to partake in journal clubs, and if so, details of their implementation.

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SUBMITTER: Ianno DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7365995 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature